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iPad Textured Nano or standard glass iPad?
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Depends; are you planning to use it outdoors often, or under harsh lights (studio lights, etc.)? If so, nano-texture would benefit you by reducing the glare. If not, you may not need it. However, I will say that even though I don’t really use my iPad outdoors or anything like that, I’ve been really enjoying my nano-texture iPad after taking a bit of a leap of faith. It feels extremely smooth to the touch and adds a bit of a unique element to the display (making it look a bit like a printed display or e-ink).
Thanks for your reply. I will on occasion be using it outdoors but not that often. Would the standard glass with an antiglare matte screen protector be sufficient?
Yeah that will very likely be sufficient. I will say that the nano-texture display, to my eye, makes text a little bit less sharp and reduces contrasts a tad, but it’s not too bad. A matte screen protector seems like it will get you the anti-glare without pushing you permanently towards the nano-texture display.
If at all possible, you really should try to view one in person. Everyone's perception is different.
I slap inexpensive but quality matte screen protectors on every touchscreen device I own. Minimal impact to clarity for me, but others claim that matte protectors turned their screens into a blurry mess. But then again, they can spot individual pixels on a retina display from 20 feet away.
Thanks tracer.If at all possible, you really should try to view one in person. Everyone's perception is different.
I slap inexpensive but quality matte screen protectors on every touchscreen device I own. Minimal impact to clarity for me, but others claim that matte protectors turned their screens into a blurry mess. But then again, they can spot individual pixels on a retina display from 20 feet away.
LMAO this made my day.But then again, they can spot individual pixels on a retina display from 20 feet away.
One thing I do notice for nano-texture screen is the color saturation is altered quite a bit. Basically, I see less vibrant color on many of my photos, and I’m not quite like it, and it sort of defeats the purpose of having OLED.
With that being said, try to find a chance to see the screen in person before making a decision.
I know it appeals to some people, but I’m not a fan of the nano texture screen on the iPad Pro. Yes, it does cut down on glare, but in my opinion, it also dulls the colors of the beautiful OLED screen significantly. For me, the whole point of paying a premium for the OLED screen are those pure blacks & vibrant colors that really pop. I find the nano screen defeats the whole purpose of the OLED screen. If i want to cut down on glare, I can just get a matte screen protector. But glare was never an issue with me. As an artist, I care more about the vibrant colors of the OLED screen. Plus the nano textured screen is not rough like paper. so if you want that feel, just get a textured screen protector like PaperLike. I have a magnetic removable one, so that when I am drawing and want that paper feel, i can attach it… and when I want to consume media and enjoy the full effect of a bright OLED screen, I can just take it off. I know others swear by the nano textured screen, but it’s not for me.